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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 522.78 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 522.78 and 156.12 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 522.78 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/522.78 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 522.78 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 81,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,616.41/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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